Scientific Research Assistant

Basic Requirements

• Formal academic studies in engineering and/or practical lab experience in one of the natural sciences, such as chemistry, physics, biology, geology, soil science, crop science, or environmental science.

• Number sense.

• Logical reasoning and ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.

• Willingness and interest in working with people from other cultures.

• Some experience and passion for teaching in the natural or mathematical sciences, and giving lectures to students.

• Capable of handling face-to-face or remote communications with scientists and vendors from around the world, from places as diverse as Poland, Tanzania, Louisiana, Malawi, and Taiwan.

• Highly preferred full-time employment of at least 40 hours per week. Promising students with exceptional skills should contribute at least 24 hrs/week.

• Good fluency in English speaking and writing (typing > 35 wpm).

• Critical thinking skills, expressiveness, and team-oriented attitude.

• And you have to care about the work that you do!

Nice to haves

• Domain expertise in chemistry, or medicine / public health, or agriclture, or physics domain knowledge and/or interest in the sustainable development goals, particularly in agriculture, climate change, public health, and/or assisting developing countries

• Experience with some common makerspace techniques for constructing DIY products, such as 3D printing, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, breadboarding, CNC, etc.

• Experience with computer programming